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'Coaches say the darndest things' during NCAA press conferences

Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team won against Illinois, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011, with an 84-75 victory.
Pope earned a contract extension through the 2029-30 season following the team's NCAA Tournament success, alongside a $50,000 bonus.
Kentucky now holds a 24-11 record this season, reflecting Pope's impact as head coach after replacing John Calipari.
With a victory over Tennessee, Pope could earn an additional $100,000 bonus, indicating high stakes in the upcoming games.

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'Coaches say the darndest things' during NCAA press conferences

The NCAA tournament has been filled with moments both on the court and off. Star coaches are taking center stage with some of their press conference comments. Kentucky's Mark Pope, in his first season in charge, has endeared himself to Big Blue Nation. Others like UConn's Dan Hurley and Auburn's Bruce Pearl have touched on more serious subjects. Full Story It was an interesting first week of the NCAA tournament, and now a lucky group of teams ar…

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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen

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Kentucky's Sweet 16 run earns Mark Pope another year on contract

While Kentucky was busy earning its way into the Sweet 16, head coach Mark Pope was adding another year onto his Wildcats contract, as well as earning a hefty bonus at the same time.

19 days ago·Georgia, United States

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The Courier-Journal

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Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope averts possible crisis with Sweet 16 appearance in pocket

Given a pair of notable results Saturday, Sunday became a must-win for Kentucky coach Mark Pope. His players delivered him to the Sweet 16 in Year 1.

19 days ago·Louisville, United States

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The Killeen Daily Herald

John Clay: The pressure was on, but when the smoke cleared Kentucky’s Mark Pope was still standing

MILWAUKEE — Bring it on, says Mark Pope.

18 days ago

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Nation of Blue

Mark Pope lands bonus and contract extension - Nation of Blue

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope landed an automatic one-year contract extension and a $50,000 bonus with today’s win over Illinois. The additional year will reportedly be worth $6.25 million with $4,687,500 of that being guaranteed. Pope’s contract now runs through March 31, 2030. Kentucky MBKB coach Mark Pope picks up automatic 1-yr contract extension and $50,000 bonus, as Wildcats reach NCAA tournament Sweet 16 in Pope's first season at UK by b…

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Barstool Sports

Mark Pope Has Officially Turned Kentucky Basketball Back Into The Power Program We Should Always Be, Silenced Every Single Doubter In One Weekend

All I heard was Mark Pope couldn't do it. Look at what he did at Utah Valley and BYU. This was a bad hire. Then I heard look at Arkansas and BYU, Kentucky would never beat Illinois. They would never b...

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